Lainey Wilson forwent her quintessential bell bottoms and boots for flowing fringe details by Marmar Halim on the arrival carpet of the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night in Las Vegas, Nev.
Lainey Wilson
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The “Heart Like A Truck” singer turned to the fashion label’s resort 2026 collection, opting for the Zulema red strapless laser-cut crepe corset gown with a fringe skirt. The strapless dress was designed with a fitted bodice and cinched waist that then cascaded with a fringed skirt.
As Wilson moved on the arrival carpet for the 2026 ACM Awards, the fringed fabric of her skirt playful swung, creating movement. The dress was a departure from Wilson’s idiosyncratic style and country music fashion motifs.
Lainey Wilson
Christopher Polk
Along with the dress, Wilson wore a pair of statement gold dangle earrings, giving the overall look an extra boho aesthetic element. Her look was curated on stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn. On the carpet, Wilson posed with her husband Devlin “Duck” Hodges, whom she married on May 10.
Wilson’s 2026 ACM Awards arrival carpet look showcased the singer’s versatility when it comes to her style, something she previously spoke about with WWD. “Before I ever open my mouth, my clothes say something,” Wilson told WWD in November 2025, ahead of her CMA hosting duties.
Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges and Lainey Wilson
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“I love using fashion to bring the music to life, whether that’s a detail that hints at the chapter I’m in or a look that sets the tone for a moment,” Wilson said.
Wilson’s penchant for country flare and fashion has seen the singer expand her partnerships with brands like Wrangler and kickstart her own boot line: Golden West, which launched in 2025.
Lainey Wilson
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards were held Sunday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with Shania Twain taking the stage as a first-time host. The ceremony, streamed live on Prime Video, featured performances by Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Kane Brown and Cody Johnson. Megan Moroney went into the show with the most nominations, at nine, followed by Lambert with eight and Ella Langley and Wilson with seven each.
